the umbrella i ordered is only intended for decorative purposes, it fulfills this requirement completely...i think it is very elaborately processed, -carvings-, elaborately manufactured, makes a stable impression, -probably waterproof fabric....i will protect the carved knob above the umbrella with boostslack...the umbrella will be placed in the garden with my buddha...in good weather...but the umbrella is a bit bigger than expected...but not a mistake...i am very satisfied for now